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FR. EARLY 20THC WA. "CREDITORS DEMAND CASH!" JEWELRY AUCTIONEER'S AUCTION BROADSIDE. 8 1/2X11 1/2". THIS IS A FABULOUS EXAMPLE OF A JEWELER UTILIZING THE AUCTION METHOD OF MARKETING TO STIMULATE BUSINESS. SOME CONFLICTING INFORMATION IN THE ADVERTISEMENT TELLS THE STORY. IN ONE PART "EVERY ARTICLE IN THE ENTIRE STOCK WILL BE OFFERED AT AUCTION FOR YOUR PLEASURE, UNTIL ENOUGH MONEY HAS BEEN RASIED TO SATISFY CREDITORS." IN CONTRACT, "HUNDREDS OF FREE GIFTS DURING THE SALE." FURTHER, "TWO SALES DAILY - THEREAFTER UNTIL THE NECESSARY AMOUNT OF CASH IS RAISED." W.B. PAULSEN, JEWELER WAS THE SELLER, LOCATED IN BLAINE, WASHINGTON. A CLASSIC EXAMPLE OF A RETAIL AUCTION.Created By
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July 12, 2024Updated By
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July 12, 2024